Rub — synonyms, definition

1. rub (Noun)

annoyance attrition bother brush catch deception difficulty disadvantage drawback friction graze hang-up hindrance hitch hooker irritation massage obstacle predicament problem • • •

rub (Noun) — An unforeseen obstacle.

rub (Noun) — The act of rubbing or wiping. ex. "he gave the hood a quick rub"

contact obstacle obstruction physical contact scuff

2. rub (Verb)

abrade brighten brush brush against buff burnish caress chafe clean cleanse dab file fray fret grate graze grind handle heat up injure • • •

rub (Verb) — Move over something with pressure. ex. "rub my hands" ex. "rub oil into her skin"

rub (Verb) — Cause friction. ex. "my sweater rubs"

rub (Verb) — Scrape with the fingers as if to relieve itching. ex. "Don't rub your insect bites!"

adjoin contact draw guide irritate meet pass run touch abrade blur brush gauge grate pass over pumice puree rosin scour scrape scrub smear smudge smutch sponge down sponge off strain wipe worry rub down rub out